U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., has introduced legislation that would
extend chiropractic health benefits to U.S. military retirees,
dependents and survivors. According to the president of the ACA
(American Chiropractic Association), "Life as we know it is a direct
result of the service and sacrifices of our veterans, soldiers and
their families. Behind every member of the armed forces is a family who
deserves to be taken care of, and it is unjust to provide them with
anything but the very best health care available", "Families and
retirees will benefit from the safe, effective care that only
chiropractic can provide." A similar bill was introduced last year
during the 108th Congressional session. However, the bill was not
signed into law by the end of the Congressional session, and thus a new
bill must be reintroduced. After introduction, support must be garnered
and another set of co-sponsors must sign on to both a House and a
Senate bill before it can be signed into law. As part of this effort,
the ACA is asking Americans to take action by calling their
representatives in the U.S. House and urging them to join as original
co-sponsors of the legislation. Representatives can be reached by
calling the U.S. Capitol switchboard at (202) 225-3121.